Save Five Acres Of Rainforest

FUNDED March 27 2013 – Thank You!

In an area roughly five times the size of New York City’s Central Park, researchers have found 458 species of trees, 330 species of birds, and the world’s greatest diversity of moths and butterflies with a staggering 5,000 species at one site (more species than all of North America). Twelve primate species, including the Critically Endangered Yellow-breasted Capuchin, make their home in this amazing Brazilian rainforest. Jaguars, tapirs, and giant anteaters roam the forest floor.

All of this could be lost in our generation to deforestation for biofuels and agriculture.

The World Land Trust-US is racing against the clock to purchase and protect of 333 acres in the Serra Bonita mountain range. This land will be added to the currently existing Serra Bonita Reserve.

As part of one of the most threatened ecosystems in the world, the Atlantic rainforests, this project is currently considered as one of the highest priorities for global conservation efforts.

Your donation through The Rainforest Site’s Gifts That Give More [tm] can help them reach their goal even faster.

GreaterGood.org’s contributions to World Land Trust-US are made possible by the support of donors, shoppers, and clickers at The Rainforest Site.

Photo: Courtesy of the World Land Trust-US.

Recent Projects

The Ocean Foundation created the SeaGrass Grow! program to protect and restore sea grass habitats and provide voluntary opportunities to naturally offset greenhouse gas emissions in the ocean–known as “Blue Carbon.” The goal of this project is to restore 1,000 square feet of seagrass. Their education plan empowers the public to conserve and protect sea grass resources by informing them of the importance, benefits, and vulnerabilities of sea grasses.

Vaccinate 16 Deserving Foster Cats: Completed February 27, 2015

80,000 daily clicks funded this project – thank you!

The sheer number of healthy, adoptable cats being euthanized in shelters is staggering. Most of these animals are not neutered or spayed, have never had vaccinations, and many have lived on the streets. There are a number of things we can do to improve these animals’ chance of finding forever homes. You can help. Just one click and you’ll vaccinate 16 deserving cats!

Feed Five Burmese Refugee Students for One Year: Completed February 25, 2015

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Thousands of Burmese children dwell along the borders of Thailand, living in uncertain status as their parents seek work as migrants. The Mae Tao Clinic not only provides them with meals, but also an education that will help them change the world around them.

With only 21,000 North Pacific humpback whales in the Pacific Ocean, they are an endangered species. They face many challenges from ship strikes and ocean noise, to pollution and fishing nets that can easily entangle them. Thanks to the Whales of Guerrero Research Project, there may be hope. The organization not only conducts research and offers education to the local communities, but also works to provide alternative jobs to the fisherman, such as leading whale-watching tours. You can help their efforts today. With a quick click, you’ll fund 37 hours of whale research that will lead to a better life for both the humpback whale and the community of Guerrero as a whole.

Fund 16 Humane Traps for Feral Cats: Completed February 20, 2015

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Managing feral cat colonies humanely using TNR (trap-neuter-return) methods is a huge commitment usually undertaken by caring individuals or nonprofit animal welfare organizations. These efforts are costly, with traps being one of the most expensive items. Tru-Catch Traps, the leading humane cat trap company, and GreaterGood.org want to provide these much-needed traps to deserving shelters and rescue groups. With your help, we can make a huge difference for these underserved organizations and the lives of community cats everywhere. Just $5 helps buy a Tru-Catch Trap.

Provide 16 Autistic Children with a Therapeutic Family Play Session: Completed February 18, 2015

80,000 daily clicks funded this project – thank you!

Recently, the CDC increased their estimate of the number of children on the autism spectrum to 1 in 68. We must help give these children the best possible opportunity to learn and grow. Using family play therapy, specialists work with the whole family to help children with autism develop both physical and social skills they will use for the rest of their lives. Help provide 24 play therapy sessions for children with autism.

Help 40 At-Risk Children Improve Their Literacy Skills: Completed February 16, 2015

120,000 daily clicks funded this project – thank you!

When it comes to early childhood literacy, low-income kids are at a disadvantage. Studies show that low-income families send their kids to first grade with only a fraction of the read-aloud story time that middle class first graders have. SitStayRead addresses this deficit by giving at-risk kids the chance to practice their reading skills in a fun, pressure-free way–with their very own canine reading partner! Your clicks give low-income children one-on-one reading sessions with SitStayRead dogs in a school or community program.

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